Senior Accounant

An independent firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to appoint an experienced practice professional to join its management team in a key succession planning role with genuine long-term progression potential.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

This is a broad general practice position offering responsibility for managing your own client portfolio, supporting and developing the accounts team, and helping drive process improvement and adoption of new technologies across the firm.

The role will initially involve taking over a portfolio from a retiring Director, with opportunity to grow and develop the client base over time.

Youll work closely with the Directors on larger and more complex assignments while also playing a hands-on role in team leadership, mentoring, and operational improvement.

The Role Manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor Review accounts and tax work prepared by junior staff Support, mentor, and train members of the accounts team Help implement new systems, processes, and technology improvements Support Directors on larger and more complex advisory work About You Strong all-round general practice experience Good knowledge of personal and business taxation Strong technical understanding of FRS105 and FRS102a Confident managing client relationships and leading teams Organised, commercially aware, and proactive in improving processes Whats On Offer Key role within the management team Long-term progression potential towards Director level and possible equity participation Established independent firm with strong client relationships Full-time role with flexibility/hybrid working for the right candidate Opportunity to play a significant part in the future direction of the business If you are interested in this Accountancy Practice Associate Director opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.

IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market.

We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. xwzovoh

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